Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid with a wintergreen odor
Function
It is used in high concentrations as a rubefacient and analgesic in deep heating liniments (such as Bengay) to treat joint and muscular pain. It is also used in low concentrations (0.04% and under) as a flavoring agent in chewing gum and mints.
Synonyms
Methyl Salicylate NF FCC; Unichem Metsal; Birch-Me; Betula Oil; Flucarmit; o-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Oil of Wintergreen
Storage
Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 8 lb. HDPE NM Jug
- 40 lb. Blue TH Pail
- 200 kg. Poly Drum
- 210 kg. Poly Drum
- 220 kg. Poly Drum
- 220 kg. Steel Drum
- 230 kg. Steel Drum
- 529 lb. Steel Drum
- 550 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Pharmaceutical
- food & bev.
Product Classes
- Methyl esters
- flavors
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 73227 CLASS 60
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 86.8 øC
- Melting Point: -8 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 152.15 g/mol